Perianesthesia respiratory care of the bariatric patient

Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing

Volumn 20, Issue 6, 2005, Pages 404-431

  Marley, Rex A ^a   Hoyle, Becki ^b   Ries, Carole ^b  

^a Northern Colorado Anesthesia Professional Consultants   (United States)

^b Center for Bone Health   (United States)

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EID: 29444458872     PISSN: 10899472     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2005.09.009     Document Type: Article

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